Cockayne Nature Walk
- 30 min loop track
- Easy
A short loop in forest near Kelly's Creek, Otira.
Walking time
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30 min |
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Distance
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1.0km |
Type
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Loop track
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Grade
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Easy |
Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Starts
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Kelly's Creek bridge, SH73, north of Otira. |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BV20
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Altitude
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346m
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413m
Altitude change 67m
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This walk starts at the Kelly's Creek car park on the north side of the bridge. The signposted track leads into a forest of rimu rātā, kamahi, tōtara, miro, and hanging with moss. The track climbs easily up to a terrace briefly before descending steps near the road. Leaving the forest, the track wanders beneath pretty regrowth fuchsia, seven finger, and horopito on the creek floodplain. A toilet is located at the car park.